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Drama

The art or practice of writing or producing dramatic works via any artistic medium.

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fugue

Drama; Opera

A musical form in which a melody, called the subject or theme, is played by one instrument, then taken up by others as the earlier instruments continue.

grand opera

Drama; Opera

Strictly speaking, opera without spoken dialogue. It is usually used to refer to opera which uses a large orchestra and chorus and grand themes.

harmony

Drama; Opera

The relationship of tones that sound simultaneously, or any particular position of pitches sounded simultaneously.

heldentenor

Drama; Opera

A tenor voice with a brilliant top register and a robust baritone-like middle and low voice, capable of great stamina. Wagner wrote for the ‘Heldentenor’ voice: Tristan from ...

heterophonic

Drama; Opera

A type of voiced music which is basically non-harmonic.

horizontal

Drama; Opera

A term used to describe a distinct melody with many accompanying harmonies.

improvise

Drama; Opera

The invention of music as it is played, usually within the framework of a specific musical form.

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